The Hindu Business Line : Monday, January 31, 2005

Combating Naxalism
OVER one-third of India is affected by Naxalite violence. Far from being contained, naxalite ideology seems to be spreading. In the last two years alone, nearly 35 more districts have come under its impact, taking the ... More

GLOBAL FINANCE & OVERVIEW

Greenspan's choice: Party or pain
The options before the Fed chief, Mr Alan Greenspan, are clear. Prolong the party and risk a bigger and longer hangover in America and, by extension, the rest of the world, or take pre-emptive action to bring about or force a much needed re-alignment of global demand by cooling America's economy and by ending the complacency in the financial markets. His decision in February will dictate how history would remember him, says V. Anantha Nageswaran. More

A RINGSIDE VIEW

After a strong recovery — News to set the direction
Domestic compulsions are yet not so strong that fresh flow of money would come at a higher base. More

MUTUAL CONFIDENCE

Fund houses should be more agile in educating investors
Tata Mutual Fund's latest offer, Tata Infrastructure Fund, raises over Rs 700 crore; Tata MF tells investors that investment in the fund does not provide benefits under Section 88 of the I-T Act. Why, you might wonder, are we discussing ... More

ON MINT STREET

Basel II norms - a tough call for PSBs
INDIAN banks and RBI have the whole of 2005-06 to gear up for meeting Basel II norms which click in by by end of 2006. Basel II norms will put pressure on bank boards to assess the need for risk capital and will be replacing the minimum 9 per ... More

ERRORS & OMISSIONS EXPECTED

Fluid state of water battles
ABOUT two weeks ago, Plachimada in Kerala celebrated the 1000th day of protest against the global giant Coke's alleged exploitation of groundwater there. Action council that is spearheading the movement wants the closure of the unit. But Kerala ... More

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